What To Watch: The Witcher Premiere, The Morning Show And For All Mankind Finales, I Love Lucy, Stan Lee And More
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On TV this Friday: ABC pays tribute to Stan Lee, The Morning Show, For All Mankind and Van Helsing wrap their seasons, and The Witcher lands on Netflix. Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for December 20, 2019
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The Aeronauts
Amazon Prime
Original movie premiere: In 1862, a daredevil balloon pilot (Felicity Jones) teams with a pioneering meteorologist (Theory of Everything costar Eddie Redmayne) to advance knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone ever has before.
For All Mankind
Apple TV+
Season 1 finale: Ed deals with a trespasser; Ellen and Deke chart a new course — without input from Mission Control. (Check renewal status.)
The Morning Show
Apple TV+
Season 1 finale: A plan to upend the hierarchy at UBA is set in motion. (Check renewal status.)
Pick of the Litter
Disney+
Docuseries premiere: Follow six lovable dogs as they embark on a quest to become guide dogs for the blind.
Togo
Disney+
Original movie premiere: In the year 1925, a man (Willem Dafoe) treks across the Alaskan tundra with the help of his lead sled dog; Julianne Nicholson (Masters of Sex) co-stars.
The Witcher
Netflix
Series premiere (all eight episodes): A solitary monster hunter (Man of Steel's Henry Cavill) struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. (Watch trailer; already renewed!)
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Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
ABC
60 minutes: The stars of the Marvel Universe assemble to celebrate the life and legacy of the comic-book legend; Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) hosts.
Global Citizen Prize
NBC
The inaugural awards ceremony celebrates individuals who are taking action to end extreme poverty; Jennifer Hudson, Raphael Saadiq, Sting, Stormzy, Chris Martin, H.E.R. and host John Legend perform.
I Love Lucy Christmas Special
CBS
Two (colorized) episodes: First up, the Ricardos and Mertzes decorate Lucy and Ricky's tree. Later, Lucy's Parisian adventures land her, Ethel and Fred in jail.
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In the Long Run
Starz
Season 2 finale (two episodes, followed by Christmas special): Agnes gets to know another colleague; Uncle Valey helps Kobna; Walter hosts the annual Easmon party.
Van Helsing
Syfy
Season 4 finale: The President and Ivory attempt to figure out what really happened in the Dark Realm. (Check renewal status.)
